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A generous donor has agreed to match any gift given to Shelby Farms Park + Greenline by June 30 up to $150,000.

At 4,500 acres, Shelby Farms Park is the largest urban park in the United States. Each day, it takes $7,123 to operate Shelby Farms Park + Greenline, and the park relies on members and supporters to contribute more than 75 percent of the Park + Greenline operating budget.

“Together, we can protect and preserve the lakes, trees and trails that make Shelby Farms Park special and ensure it is available for all of us to enjoy,” said Laura Adams, executive director of Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. “Every dollar counts.”